Global Director, Internal Controls & SOX

Aegon Global Business Solutions Center; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 167,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Potential

Medical Insurance

401k Match

Pension Plan

Job summary

Transamerica in the United States seeks a senior controls professional to lead the day-to-day SOX controls program across global units. You will coordinate with Finance, Operations and Technology to assure robust risk management and regulatory compliance.

You will drive risk assessment, controls design, reporting to executive management, and liaison with external auditors to plan, execute, and monitor remediation efforts. Hybrid work supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field.
• 15 years of combined business experience.
• Seven years in managerial and leadership roles.
• In-depth knowledge of internal controls, audit or risk management in financial services.
• Ability to document and communicate financial reporting processes clearly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee evaluation and design of internal controls.
• Lead SOX risk assessment and scoping activities across global units.
• Coordinate documentation and consolidated reporting processes for internal controls.
• Prepare updates for senior management and audit committees.
• Collaborate with external auditors to plan and execute assessments.
• Develop action plans with process owners to remediate deficiencies.
• Support testing of design and operating effectiveness of controls.

Skills

Internal controls

SOX compliance

Risk management

Audit experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field

15+ years experience

7 years leadership experience

Job description

Transamerica in the United States seeks a senior controls professional to lead the day-to-day SOX controls program across global units. You will coordinate with Finance, Operations and Technology to assure robust risk management and regulatory compliance.

You will drive risk assessment, controls design, reporting to executive management, and liaison with external auditors to plan, execute, and monitor remediation efforts. Hybrid work supported.